Pre-seed startups in agtech can apply now to participate in one of two virtual programs offered this spring!
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 3, 2025)— Calling pre-seed agtech entrepreneurs and agri-food disruptors! If you’re in the early stages of building your business and are looking to move to the next level, this is your moment. The 2025 AgLaunch Virtual Bootcamps are here to fast-track your journey, familiarize you with the farmer-centric innovation model and give you an insider’s view beyond the hype.
AgLaunch is rolling out its virtual, high-impact, 4 day bootcamp designed to equip agtech founders with a working knowledge of the fast-evolving agricultural industry, refine a first cut at product market fit and build the right mindset toward differentiating your startup from the agtech white noise.
This isn’t your average startup program — it’s where cutting-edge innovation meets boots-on-the-ground farming expertise and the opportunity to be part of an ecosystem that is changing global agriculture.
“AgLaunch Bootcamps provide early-stage agtech entrepreneurs with the critical knowledge, investor connections, and farmer-driven insights needed to navigate the complex agribusiness world,” said Sarah Varble, Director of Entrepreneurship. “This is an incredible opportunity to refine strategies, get investor-ready, and learn from forward-thinking farmers.”
What Makes These Bootcamps Different?
AgLaunch is more than a program — it’s a movement powered by a national network of pioneering farmers. AgLaunch and Ag Ventures Alliance collaborate to make new ventures, and are reimagining agriculture by bringing together bold entrepreneurs and those with deep knowledge of farms and farming systems to co-develop game-changing solutions on the farm, including diverse cropping systems, carbon-neutral systems, livestock inventions and next-gen ag innovations.
The AgLaunch Virtual Bootcamps are tailored for agtech founders from idea stage to pre-seed, delivering the tools, connections and mentorship to supercharge their growth.
What Participating Startups Can Expect:
- Gain visibility within the AgLaunch community toward a shot at being selected for the AgLaunch365 accelerator program
- Connect with global agtech startups & industry experts
- Access to industry insights from Farm Journal leadership
- Gain insider access to farmers, investors & top entrepreneurs
- Engage in interactive, high-impact sessions (4-5 hours daily over 4 days)
- Take the spotlight in a final pitch day to showcase your progress
- Join virtually from anywhere with flexible participation options
- Get on AgLaunch’s radar for future funding & support opportunities
To keep things highly interactive, each bootcamp is capped at 6-8 participating startups per session.
First Bootcamp Session: May 13-16 | Application Deadline: May 2
Second Bootcamp Session: June 16-18 & 20 | Application Deadline: May 31
This is your chance to level up, make powerful connections and take your agtech startup to the next stage. Ready to disrupt the agtech space? Apply now at https://aglaunch.com/ag-innovation-bootcamps/
Limited Spots are available – Apply Today!
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Media Contacts:
Pete Nelson, AgLaunch President
pnelson@aglaunch.com
901-315-1694
Margaret Oldham, AgLaunch VP of Innovation
901-351-2904
About AgLaunch
AgLaunch is an innovation engine built around a national network of forward-thinking farmers advancing agricultural technology through farm trials, knowledge, market access, data and investment. AgLaunch365 is an industry leading commercialization process which provides two year support from proof of concept through Series A. The program consists of its accelerator, farmer-centered business development approach, and multi-year farm trials across the U.S. AgLaunch Farmers, LLC is a business network of farmers from across the U.S. that supports startups from idea to scale. www.aglaunch.com
About Ag Ventures Alliance
Ag Ventures Alliance is a 25-year-old farmer cooperative focused on increasing farmer profitability. The cooperative started in 1998 by pooling together financing from farmers in Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota to build one of the first farmer-owned ethanol plants in the Midwest. A profitable acquisition led these farmers to invest into other new projects and Ag Ventures Alliance expanded into providing venture investments into new startups and value-added projects in the agriculture sector. Ag Ventures Alliance has a high success rate in profitable exits from pre-seed and seed stage investments. www.agventuresalliance.com
About Farm Journal
Farm Journal is the nation’s leading business information and media company serving the agricultural market. The company serves the row crop, livestock, produce and retail sectors through branded websites, eNewsletters and phone apps; business magazines; live events including conferences and tradeshows; nationally broadcast television and radio programs; and an array of data-driven, paid information products. Farm Journal is also the majority shareholder of the online equipment marketplace, Machinery Pete LLC. Trust In Food is a Farm Journal division dedicated to accelerating the adoption of climate-smart and regenerative agriculture in ways that work for producers and enhance connection to consumers. In 2010, the company established the non-profit, public charity, Farm Journal Foundation, dedicated to sustaining agriculture’s ability to meet the vital needs of a growing population through education and empowerment. https://www.farmjournal.com
